Buckets and ground engaging tools (get) – Milton CAT 988H User Manual
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Buckets. Ranging from 6.3 m
3
(8.2 yd
3
)
to 7.6 m
3
(10 yd
3
) may be configured for
a variety of impact and abrasive
conditions. All buckets are built with
shell-tine construction (1) that resist
twisting and distortion and feature
replaceable, weld-on wear plates to
protect the bottom of the bucket.
The integral rock guard (2) helps retain
large loads while heavy-duty pins and
retainers (3) provide durability.
Spade Edge Rock Buckets. With bolt-on
segments, are available in 6.4 m
3
(8.33 yd
3
), 6.9 m
3
(9.0 yd
3
) and 7.6 m
3
(10 yd
3
). Each accepts up to two sets of
sidebar protectors (4), feature shouldered,
double-strap adapters, easily changed
bolt-on segments and several tip options.
Straight Edge Buckets. Are available
in 6.3 m
3
(8.2 yd
3
) Straight Edge Rock
as well as 7.0 m
3
(9.2 yd
3
) and 7.6 m
3
(10 yd
3
) General Purpose configurations.
The Straight Edge Rock bucket features
double strap adapters and accepts
two sets of sidebar protectors, bolt-on
segments and tips. The General Purpose
bucket is available with bolt-on cutting
edge, bolt-on adapters or bolt-on
adapters with segments.
High Abrasion Bucket. Is available
with 6.4 m
3
(8.33 yd
3
) capacity and is
recommended for use in face loading
where high abrasion and moderate
impact is encountered. This bucket
features additional wear protection
items including independently attached
edge and adapter covers, additional
liners and wear plates, one set of sidebar
protectors and a thicker base edge.
Heavy Duty Quarry Bucket. Is available
as a 6.4 m
3
(8.33 yd
3
) capacity bucket
and is recommended for use in face
loading where moderate abrasion and
high impact is encountered. It features
additional wear protection items
including four sidebar protectors (4),
thicker base edge and adapters (5),
additional liners and wear plates (6)
and bolt-on half arrow segments (7).
Bucket Controls. Feature electro-
hydraulic lift and tilt circuits for lower
lever effort.
Lift Circuit. Has four positions: raise,
hold, lower and float and can adjust
automatic upper and lower kickouts
from the cab.
Tilt Circuit. Features three positions:
tilt back, hold and dump. It can adjust
automatic bucket positioner to desired
loading angle from the cab and does
not require visual spotting.
Mechanically Attached Wear Plates
(MAWP). Are available as a Custom
attachment.
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Buckets and Ground Engaging Tools (GET)
Cat buckets and GET provide the flexibility to match the machine to your application.